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Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway

Litchfield Pickers Market – May 2024

Downtown Litchfield 400 North State Street, Litchfield, IL

The 2024 Litchfield Pickers Market returns on the second Sunday of each month, May to October, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. 2024 Dates: May 12, June 9, July 14, August 11, September 8 and October 13. Downtown Litchfield- 400 N. State St. (Intersection of Route 16/Union Avenue and State Street) Are you a fan of vintage items,…

Grand Re-opening of Shea’s Gas Station on Route 66

Shea’s Gas Station and Museum 2075 N. Peoria Road, Springfield, IL, United States

Springfield, IL - Experience the revival of a nostalgic piece of history along Route 66 in Springfield!  Shea's Gas Station Museum, once a Texaco and later Marathon gas station from 1946-1982, was transformed into a world-renowned museum by owners Bill and Helen Shea in 1995. After closing in 2013, we are thrilled to announce its…

American Giants Museum Grand Opening Events on Memorial Day Weekend

American Giants Museum 100 NW Arch Street, Atlanta, IL, United States

Featured activities on Friday, May 24, include the arrival and installation of a 24' tall Texaco Big Friend giant, one of only six remaining from the original 300 produced by International Fiberglass Company in the mid 1960s. The Texaco Big Friend will be placed on the west side of the American Giants Museum, directly next…

Schools Out Party & Picklefest at Skyview Drive-In

Litchfield Skyview Drive-In 1500 Old Rte 66 N, Litchfield, IL, United States

May 24th & 25th "Schools Out Party" - Bubbles, Hula Hoops, and more! It is going to be a party at the Skyview Drive-In all weekend long! The Garfield Movie will be playing with 2 very special events for the next 2 weeks! This week (May 24-25) we will be playing The Garfield Movie with…

American Giants Museum Grand Opening

American Giants Museum 100 NW Arch Street, Atlanta, IL, United States

Join us for the Grand Opening of the American Giants Museum on Sunday, May 26th at 2pm in downtown Atlanta, Illinois. The Memorial Day weekend will kick off two days before on Friday, May 24th, with the erection of two more giants and the public are welcome to come watch the event! Sunday will be…

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